Pereira Junior Gerson Alves, Carmo Andreia Cristina Feitosa DO, Neves Julia Castro, Colleoni Neto Ramiro
- Universidade de São Paulo, Curso de Medicina de Bauru - São Paulo - SP - Brasil.
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Biblioteca do Campus São Paulo - São Paulo - SP - Brasil.
Rev Col Bras Cir. 2025 Jan 17;51:e20243862EDIT01. doi: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20243862EDIT01-en. eCollection 2025.
This article celebrates the 50th anniversary of the continuous publication of the Journal of the Brazilian College of Surgeons (RCBC), revisiting its trajectory from the beginning to the present day. RCBC has evolved from a nationally relevant publication to a journal with international impact, constantly adapting to changes in editorial and scientific practices. This article presents an analysis of the major milestones, editorial changes, and innovations that have cemented RCBC as a prominent scientific vehicle. In addition, it discusses future strategies to maintain editorial quality and increase the visibility of the journal in the global scientific scenario.